About the Role
6 Months Fixed Term Contract
Luminate Education Group are recruiting for a Audit & Compliance Officer. You will support the delivery of high-quality, compliant apprenticeship provision by leading on internal audit activity against DFE funding rules. You will conduct audits, produce clear reports and recommendations, and help ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance across the Group.
Working closely with operational, MIS and leadership teams, you will contribute to a strong culture of compliance, support continuous improvement, and assist with preparation for external audits.
This role requires strong attention to detail, a good understanding of apprenticeship funding, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical improvements
What You Will Do
- Carry out internal audits to ensure compliance with DFE funding rules across apprenticeship provision
- Produce clear audit reports, including findings, actions and recommendations
- Support the accuracy and integrity of apprenticeship data through regular checks and analysis
- Work with operational and MIS teams to improve processes and embed a culture of compliance
- Contribute to audit planning and support preparation for external audits
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of funding rules and compliance requirements, applying these in practice
About You
- English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above, with a commitment to progressing one or both subjects to Level 3 or higher.
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working with data and processes.
- Good understanding of apprenticeship funding and compliance requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply DFE rules in practice.
- Strong communicator who can work collaboratively with colleagues across teams, building positive relationships and supporting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
- Bring a proactive approach, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and professional integrity.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.
We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.
Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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